Teen's Legs Severed on Superman Ride At Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom (Update 2)

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A ride at six flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville will remain closed today while the investigation continues into a horrific accident that cut off a girl's feet.

It happened on a ride called "The Superman Tower of Power." The ride takes passengers straight up nearly two hundred feet before free-falling about one hundred and fifty feet. Tt reaches speeds of over fifty miles-per-hour.

Park officials say the 13-year-old's feet were cut off at the ankle when the ride malfunctioned. However, they would not confirm that a cable snapped.

Associated Press Story
KY Officials Investigate Amusement Park

By BRETT BARROUQUERE
Associated Press Writer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Six Flags has shut down four thrill rides at parks around the country after a gruesome accident at an amusement park in Louisville.

A 13-year-old girl's feet were severed just above the ankles Thursday as she rode the Superman Tower of Power ride, park officials said. The ride lifts passengers 177 feet straight up, then drops 154 feet, reaching a speed of 54 mph, according to the park's Web site.

Investigators from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, which inspects amusement park rides, returned to Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom on Friday to examine the ride, said Bill Clary, a spokesman for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.

The accident happened around 4:45 p.m., Six Flags spokeswoman Wendy Goldberg said. It was unclear at what point during the ride the girl was injured, Goldberg said.

The girl was taken to a hospital, but her name was not released and her condition was unavailable Friday morning.

Related Story
Six Flags, Cedar Fair shut down 9 thrill rides after accident

By BRETT BARROUQUERE
Associated Press Writer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Six Flags and another company shut down eight more thrill rides Friday around the country after a teenage girl had her feet chopped off at the ankle on a Superman Tower of Power.

State inspectors, meanwhile, returned to Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom where the accident happened to examine the ride, which lifts passengers 177 feet straight up, then drops them nearly the same distance at speeds reaching 54 mph.

It was unclear at what point during the ride the 13-year-old was injured Thursday, said Wendy Goldberg, a Six Flags spokeswoman. The girl was taken to a hospital. She was not identified and details of her condition were not immediately available Friday.

Six Flags has shut down similar rides at parks in St. Louis, Gurnee, Ill., and near Washington as a safety precaution, Goldberg said. Six Flags Over Texas, near Dallas, also has a Superman Tower of Power, but it is not the same ride, Goldberg said.

There were no reports of injuries on the ride before Thursday, she said.

"Millions of people have safely ridden this ride in our parks," Goldberg said.

The accident led Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. to shut down and inspect drop tower rides at five of its amusement parks as a precaution, company spokeswoman Stacy Frole said.

"We're going to keep these things down until we're certain it's safe," Craig Ross, a spokesman for Cedar Fair said. "We'll wait and see."

Intamin AG, a Swiss company, made all the rides that were closed by both companies but did not supply all the parts, said Sandor Kernacs, president of the company's American operations, Intamin Ltd. in Glen Burnie, Md.

Kernacs blamed a broken cable for the accident and said his company did not supply the cable.

Bill Clary, a spokesman for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, which inspects amusement park rides, said a cause hadn't been determined Friday afternoon.

"We're going to go where the evidence takes us," Clary said.

The five Cedar Fair rides that will be shut down are at Kings Island near Cincinnati; Canada's Wonderland, in Toronto; Kings Dominion in Doswell, Va.; Carowinds, in Charlotte, N.C.; and Great America in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Posted by: Jennayyyy Location: CA on Jun 3, 2009 at 02:58 PM
Wow. This is really shocking. I am going to Darien Lake soon, and I will not be riding the well renowned "Superman." This is a really scary ride, and this horrific accident proves how dangerous that this could be. Rides that free fall you shouldn't be fully trusted. I believe that you are at your own risk. Thank you for your time.

Posted by: mimi Location: ohio on Jun 30, 2008 at 07:30 PM
john wat if that happende to u yo parents wouldnt sue shows how good your parents an like it was her fault so just shut yo mouth

Posted by: Ron Location: CA on May 18, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Has anyone heard how she turned out after her hospital stay? Is she doing OK and back in school? Is she walking with a prosthetic ankle/leg?

Posted by: kristal Location: ohio on Apr 24, 2008 at 02:02 PM
omg that was sad

Posted by: ese criminal Location: california on Mar 27, 2008 at 12:21 AM
the cable broke you think she wanted this to happen as a joke or something she woke up sayin todays the day i get injured in the superman i kant wait!!!no so shut up

Posted by: john Location: iraq on Jan 19, 2008 at 12:05 AM
why sue did they make her ride it.....didnt thank so

Posted by: sarah Location: 40037 on Jan 10, 2008 at 09:47 AM
i hope that girl is good and i hope she gets better and i hope her parents will suee them for all there worth well i hope u do good girl

Posted by: Melissa Location: Flat Gap , Ky on Dec 30, 2007 at 10:35 AM
Eric, from LA...Suing Six Flags is not the answer, and shows the sorry state of our society! Are you NUTS? This child has NO FEET, this family has Medical Bills up the yen yang and there lives are forever changed because of a RUSTY CABLE! If this were your child...you would sue! Anyone in there RIGHT MIND WOULD!

Posted by: Eric Location: Los Angeles on Dec 21, 2007 at 03:37 AM
Last time I checked "accidents" weren't against the law. If you folks think Six Flags was intending to injury this young lady then you're sorely mistaken and naive. This was a tragic, misfortune, but the fact remains that ride accidents at Six Flags and amusement parks in general are extremely rare. Suing Six Flags unless they are found to be negligent is not the answer and just shows the sorry state of our society and their inability to acknowledge that life has risks and accidents happen. If some of you are parents and you feel like suing the hell out of Six Flags, then maybe you should just lock your children up in a room with padded walls.

Posted by: Ride Op Location: Kentucky on Dec 20, 2007 at 08:28 PM
Something cannot be prevented. The news media makes everything look ten times as worst as it really is. They twist people's words around. If you have never worked in an amusement park you will never know the amount of safety checklist maintenances and ride operators go through on a daily basis. Rides are inspected every single day up and down. Sometimes freak accidents happen and cannot be prevented. I'm not saying that this girl doesn't deserve to be compensated but all the negative media makes it look worst then it really is and makes this amusement park look like a three-ring circus. To John who wrote about a ride being loose and not built well. You have know idea how much thought goes into building and maintaining the rides, therefore just because you think a ride is loose and unsafe doesn't mean you are correct. No matter how much the money this girl gets once the trail is over they will get the money right back after suing the media for the lies and false accusations they made.

Posted by: John Location: San Antonio on Jul 27, 2007 at 06:15 PM
I hope she sues the hell out of Six Flags. The last time I was on a ride here in SA, I rode the Joker's Revenge and it's since closed but I have to tell you that thing was not built well and I knew they closed it because it was a liability. You could just feel how loose the ride was, it felt home made from your back yard. Well I work in a law firm and I've seen some crazy judgments pass my desk, I hope she get's so much money out of them that they close down!!!

Posted by: Gayle Location: Columbia,SC on Jul 26, 2007 at 12:32 PM
I am appauled at the comment made by Kayla of Iowa, what a cold heart.

Posted by: Kelley Location: St. George on Jul 23, 2007 at 03:38 PM
I like to post this comment to the first person to leave comments in the "Kayla Location: Iowa " How can you be soooo evil and heartless to not care that these things happen? She was a 13 yr. old girl trying to have fun after school got out for summer! Maybe you would care if it happened to you only? You only care about your self, or what? This poor girl had a normal life all ahead of her.... and you are a person who doesn't deserve to live life period. I can't believe I live in a world with beast like you. It makes me angry that the innocent are always getting hurt and heartless, evil ones can sit back and type comments like "I don't care that this happened and who cares..lots of stuff happens in life, what makes this one so special?" I spit on you! May God make you have a change of heart and teach you a lesson!

Posted by: Kayla Location: Iowa on Jul 7, 2007 at 04:14 PM
I DONT CARE THAT THIS HAPPENED ITS LIKE WHO CARES???!!!! LOTS OF THIS STUFF HAPPENS IN LIFE! WATS MAKES THIS ONE SO SPECIAL??!!!!

Posted by: clara Location: texas on Jul 3, 2007 at 05:23 PM
i feel really sorry for the 13 year old girl because she came to six falgs wanting to have some fun and when she left she was going to the hospital because her legs got ripped off. i hope shes doing ok.

Posted by: Susan Location: Pleasant Gap, PA on Jul 1, 2007 at 01:03 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with the young lady who suffered such a tragedy. If possible, a posting of her well being would be appreciated by all as we have taken her into our hearts! God bless

Posted by: Shan Location: Indiana on Jul 1, 2007 at 12:43 PM
First and formost: My heart and prayers go out to this 13 yr old and her family. I can not even begin to imagine what they are going through. I have been to KK several times over the last year and a half. Superman (then known as the Hellevator) was my first ride there.. I went on it 3 times the first day and was heading to it for a 4th time on my 2nd day when we noticed ppl were stuck in mid-air..that was enough for me never ride it again. However we were there again a week before this traumatic accident and while my mom and my daughters friend rode it twice ..my daughter and I did not...everytime we have been there it seemed like it was malfunctioning..usually one or two of the cars were shut down or it was struck by lightening... I have seen them inspecting rides before the park even opens everyday we were there though...but it didnt make me feel safe enough to get back on that particular ride.. as far as the comments about ride at your own risk?? Im assuming that means getting sick. riding with a bad heart even though you know you shouldnt and its posted not to.. it's not meaning ride at the risk of losing your feet or other body parts or even your life due to impending malfunctions.

Posted by: Lindssay Location: ia on Jun 29, 2007 at 10:40 PM
i just want to say that i feel for that girl kaitlyn L. i mean some people are saying that she deserves to of had that happen to her because her feet were in the wrong possition or other crap like that. but i mean she NEVER asked for this to happen now did she! NO! so i just want her to no that life will get better for her and that it was a freak accident and that god is always with her no matter what.

Posted by: Lara Location: Iowa on Jun 29, 2007 at 06:50 PM
when i heard about this i was so sadened and scared. i was scared because i was going to an amuesment park that next week. and where i live there is a ride caleed the space shot and it does the same thing as the superman tower of power. i swore to my self that i wouldnt go on this and yet i did. i made it through THANK GOD. but i have been doing alot of research on this and it breaks my heart when i read the articles. i feel so bad for this girl and all i can do is hope that they can re-attach her feet. she is in my prayers.

Posted by: Donna Location: Paris,KY on Jun 28, 2007 at 12:39 PM
Were the surgeons able to reattach this girls feet? If so do they expect her to be able to walk?

Posted by: Kassandra Location: Chicago on Jun 27, 2007 at 04:13 PM
I feel very bad for this young girl. I cant beleieve dat her ankle was chopped of. Thats just so sad. They are closing the Giant Drop from this incident. No wonder its close.

Posted by: Lauren Location: Kentucky on Jun 27, 2007 at 01:56 PM
I am sending prayers out to this family. I have rode similar tower rides liked this before and never imagined something like this happening. This could have happened to anyone and I don't think blame should be placed on the park. Visiting amusement parks and riding thrill rides, you always put yourself in a risk situation because the unexpected could happen. This family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: christy Location: kentucky on Jun 26, 2007 at 07:34 PM
I think that amusement parks should have to check their rides weekly. They make PLENTY of MONEY to pay for this to be done.They are just to tight to do this and for the the little girl was injured. They dont think about their customers just how fat their wallet is getting.But if it was their child they would make sure that everything was safe for them. My heart and prayers go out to the family and I hope the little girl can overcome this tragic time. Just be strong the world knows you can pull through this. GOD BLESS.

Posted by: Donna Location: Liberty, Ky on Jun 26, 2007 at 07:01 PM
May the good Lord be with the little girl and her family. I am not going to lay the blame on anyone. I am sure that the person running the ride will be haunted by this accident also. I am also sure that this was just a freak accident that could have happened to anyone. I have three teenage boys that love to ride these types of rides as well. I really hope that everyone of these people affected has a strong faith in the Lord. He will only put on us what he believes we can handle. It seems that the little girl is in very good spirts. There has been many accidents that have happen that was just a freak thing and i am sure that this is one of them. May the lord bless this family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Elisha Location: Tennessee on Jun 26, 2007 at 12:05 PM
My prayers go out to the 13 year old girl involved in the accident at six flags. I've been to Kentucky Kingdom at least 5 or 6 times and hearing something like this just horrifies me. I never rode this particular ride because it just looks too dangerous, although my younger sister did ride it years ago. All the blame cannot be put on the park. Everytime you get on any amusement park ride, you are taking a risk. But I do think the park should compensate this little girl and her family for all medical bills and enough money that they can live comfortably enough to focus on their daughters recovery and not have to worry about working...EVER. This girl did not deserve this but now she deserves all she can get. I know that a price cannot be put on this girls life or her feet, but she did get hurt at the park, thus the park should help her. I would like to hear some reports of whether the girl is alright or not and if so then were they able to reattach her feet or will she have to have prosthetics? Everyone please pray for this girl and her family. Support her any way you can. Prayer:God be with this girl and help and guide her to a full and speedy recovery be it your will. And provide this family with the means to help and provide for their precious child. Watch over this park and all employees and protect all that enter that they may leave unharmed and have a safe journey home. Amen.

Posted by: mel Location: lex on Jun 26, 2007 at 10:19 AM
Are you serious about whether KK will pay for anything??? Please. We have successful lawsuits over hot coffee at McDonalds. Do you really think there won't be a HUGE settlement in a case where a young girl lost her feet??

Posted by: missy Location: ky on Jun 26, 2007 at 12:08 AM
To Anon, Angel made a comment about kids placing their feet in odd places on a coaster, thats where i got it from, maybe you should re-read it. and i know about tragic, my husband lost his leg in a freak mining accident, and I do not pity anyone, so maybe you should get your facts straight before you try an put words in others heads?...This girl will have years to recover, but with todays prosthetics, she will pull through..she is young, and i fully feel KK will do all they can to help her along the way, and I agree with Larry, are you going to stop getting into your cars? cause a freakish accident could happen then too, this is life as we know it...

Posted by: Megan Location: Magoffin County on Jun 25, 2007 at 11:07 PM
I was just at Six Flags in May, and I rode the same ride. I hope the girl is getting better. May God Bless Her.

Posted by: anon. Location: denver co on Jun 25, 2007 at 09:24 PM
sure enough accidents hapen everyday to all of us in this earth but its just a sign from god to see how strong we are and to see if we can over come all of this tragedies it happens to who you at least expected.An accident not as cruel like this one happened here at six flags elitch gardes a couple years ago a man fell off the rainbow roller coaster and till now the ride still functions right and like other people say accidents happen everyday and no matter how "safe"the ride is your still takin the risk by riding on it.Im pretty sure the amusment has to pay her hospital bills for this family i mean thats the least they can do since they dont know why the accident was caused and i hope the best for this little girl and her family but im pretty sure they will recover from this.

Posted by: yusra Location: bardstown,ky on Jun 25, 2007 at 07:46 PM
well i see people all over u.s. know about this horrible accident.just want the girl and her family to know that my prayers are with. and lust want the girl to know that don't give up on your dreams.

Posted by: Chelsea Location: clay county ky on Jun 25, 2007 at 03:57 PM
i am 13 and that is terrible i rode the same ride at six flags

Posted by: Veronica Location: Madison County on Jun 25, 2007 at 02:04 PM
I will be keeping this little girl and her family and friends in my prayers. This was a terrible tragedy that will change this little girl's life forever. I just have one question though. Is Six Flag's going to pay her medical bills? I believe it is the least they could do. Why should the family have to have the burden of paying medical bills after their daughter has been through so much with this?

Posted by: Larry Location: Winchester on Jun 25, 2007 at 12:22 PM
Come on people. These freakish acts cannot be avoided or otherwise we would be perfect. No reason to bash the park for this happening. This stuff happpens in all parks.....unfortunate as that is. I feel for the girl and I pray she makes a full and speedy recovery. What I can't comprehend is why people are saying that they won't go there now. Car acccidents happen all the time but we still keep getting in them to get where we are going. I would be willing to bet that statistically you are safer on a thrill ride than in an automobile. Another thing, why is it when something happens like this that it always assumed that it was neglect by KK in some way or fashion. This is a machine we are talking about. I have no doubt that KK will do everything that they can possibly do to make things better for this child. No, they can't fix her and make her walk again but I am sure they will step up and supply the means necessary to get this young lady on the road to her hopefully speedy recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family as they go through this difficult time.

Posted by: anon Location: Ky on Jun 25, 2007 at 12:11 PM
To missy, I don't believe Angel ever said that this ride was a coaster so get facts straight before you put words into others mouths. And yes it was tragic, but the last thing this child needs is so many pitying comments. She needs strength and support. Saying poor girl and we should feel sorry for her will only cause her to fall into a deep depression and hinder her recovery. Any money from six flags will not erase what happened, so while those calling for compensation from the park, yes it is justice for their alleged negligence, but no price can be put on the change your life undergoes from a tragic accident. Wish the girl well, allow her to move on and recover without her being labeled a victim for the rest of her life.

Posted by: Bill Location: Georgetown on Jun 25, 2007 at 11:29 AM
Zack, you seem really rational wishing harm against me. All I am saying is that the first thing out of people's mouths is sue. I hate it that the girl got hurt and hope the park does the right thing by compensating her. Checks are just that, to negate the risk. I'm sorry, but you live life long enough you find out that things happen beyond your control.

Posted by: jan Location: houston on Jun 25, 2007 at 11:24 AM
yes, you assume some risk when you get on these rides. but when you abide by the 'safety rules' for each ride (i.e., not standing up in the middle of a roller coaster ride or unstrapping!), you then relinquish that 'responsibility'to the Park itself. And to the Company that makes the ride. The girl was abiding by their safety rules for this ride -- in my opinion, the Park/Ride Manufacturer are both responsible. Yes, freak accidents happen. But I agree with several of the people commenting: these parks charge an extremely high price to get in. They should put more of the all the money they make into STRINGENT SAFTEY CONTROL instead of HUGE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

Posted by: bob Location: illinois on Jun 25, 2007 at 11:14 AM
please God bless this family---my son had a similar accident about three years ago and through many operations and prayer and alot of hope he is now able to work again --on his own two feet---please pray for this young girl.

Posted by: Sam Location: Winchester on Jun 25, 2007 at 10:54 AM
Listen people, we all are sorry that this happened to this little girl. Accidents happen and Stuff happens. The rides are tested everyday and if im not mistaken they are inspected by a company every 6 months, the real question is will they open it back up once they fix the problem?

Posted by: concerned Location: r.r.g. on Jun 25, 2007 at 10:39 AM
You hear about lawsuits and you hear people bashing others for their opinions but what I would like to know and hear about is HOW THIS LITTLE GIRL IS DOING? I hope this news channel takes initiative to find out if they were able to re-attach the little girls feet successfully. We all, I hope, are praying for the same thing a full and speedy recovery for this child!

Posted by: mel Location: lex on Jun 25, 2007 at 08:36 AM
This is awful and Kentucky Kingdom should and most likely will make it as right as it can be. However, don't target one theme park to avoid from now on because this one has had one accident. ANY of them are subject to accidental injuries, and many have had accidents occur. Any time you get on a ride on a park, even the more sedate ones, you are sitting on human built and operated machinery and there is a minute risk of malfunction or improper seating. If you're worried about theme park rides being safe, stay off of them...all of them, everywhere.

Posted by: Daph Location: Bevinsville, KY on Jun 24, 2007 at 08:03 PM
You know I have posted a comment already failing to read the 1 before mine only because I never thought in my heart of hearts that someone could be so COLD to the pain and suffering of a 13 year old child. I am sorry for you Bill from Georgetown your words will come to haunt you I dont know if you have children or not but from your comment I am thinking that YOU Bill CAN NOT be a parent. We all know that we take risk and we still do these things but please Bill this is what has happened here a 13 year old CHILD has LOST HER FEET can we the people show a little love and support to her and her family. I am sorry that you feel this way about a lawsuit but its not like she fell in the bathroom and bruised her bottom end and is asking for a million, this child LOST HER FEET due to malfunction, do you really feel that she does not deserve the right to an attorney here. You know it is people like you that make our kids fear the world, it is people like you that make it hard for our children to have a normal childhood, and it is people like you that make it hard for this child to get what she WELL deserves in life. I am very sorry to you Bill from Georgetown I am taking it that you have been sued yourself due to YOUR negligence and it is very sad that you have chosen this childs pain to spare your own. God be with you and spare you pain and suffer form your words.

Posted by: brandy Location: san antonio on Jun 24, 2007 at 02:42 PM
i am 12 will it be safe if i ride superman in san antonio and is it bilt by the same pepple

Posted by: alysia Location: san antonio on Jun 24, 2007 at 02:40 PM
can this happen in san antonio is it safe

Posted by: Zack Location: Lexington, Ky on Jun 24, 2007 at 12:39 PM
My thoughts and prayers also go out to this traumatized little girl and her family. I hope they get every penny that the law allows out of KK. After reading the comments below one stuck out.... Bill in G-town.... Captain obvious to the rescue!!! I hope you slip and fall on your sidewalk and slide out in to the street where your legs are ripped off by a passing car. I am sure that because you slid in to the street and the passing car had nothing to do with you falling and sliding out in to the road you would not sue. Bill I am also going to pray for you, some things are better left unsaid like the last three comments you made.

Posted by: Misty Location: McCreary County on Jun 24, 2007 at 11:35 AM
Oh Goodness, please God be with this child and her family through this. They sure need all prayers, so therefore, my families prayers are with you. My family and I were getting ready to head that way within 2 weeks, now I'm not so sure. PLEASE PRAY FOR THESE FOLKS

Posted by: Carla Location: Englewood, OH on Jun 24, 2007 at 08:02 AM
It is very easy for you to say accidents happen Bill from Georgetown. Your'e not the one that just lost your feet!!!!! It is a completely different situation from falling on ice or falling in a grocery store,etc. than getting your feet cut off on a ride. There is no comparison!!! The care that this girl is going to need is going to be outlandish. It isn't something that will EVER be over for this poor girl. She is forever scarred physically, mentally and emotionally and will need care in all of these areas FOREVER. And, yes, it is the park and the agency that inspects these rides to take full responsability for this girls needs. This is more than just part of life. Exactly how much would you pay to be able to keep your feet? Very easy for you to remark on this beings as how you can still walk and do everything else your feet help allow you to do.

Posted by: missy Location: ky on Jun 24, 2007 at 12:44 AM
To April Location: E. Ky. im sure they will not have to sue, as the park will take care of the girl, second, there were other people at that park? so close it and the people that traveled alot of miles to be there lose a day of fun for their kids? thats kinda lame, her feet i am sure as bad at it sounds, were picked up by EMT's and placed on ice,so they could maybe re-attach them? suing is not always the best thing, if the park is going to take care of them, april, not everyone is OUT FOR MONEY, why not go to kk yourself get hurt and sue them april? you seems you love that kind of attention, my lord a girl lost her legs, and closing the park is whats on your mind..people like you are the kind of people that sue for falling over a shovel.

Posted by: missy Location: ky on Jun 24, 2007 at 12:39 AM
oh and I also agree that the park should pay for everything this girl goes through for the rest of her life, she was on their property, and I am sure they will take care of everything, you know a child can learn to live without feet, i know that sounds odd, but there are prosthectics now, that are remarkable, I know , my husband lost his leg 2 years ago...its very hard to live with, but life moves on, and we go through the pain, and we live..things happen for a reason. my husbands accident was a freaky thing, but we KNEW THE RISKS, and this girl will pull through and be ok...technology is amazing in this day and age...

Posted by: missy Location: ky on Jun 24, 2007 at 12:35 AM
Well the parents know the risk, and they allowed the 13 yr old to go, thats how i can say that remark, a kid might not know it, but there parents did..I go to ky all the time, and you see them inspecting, which you usually don't see that, its not anyones fault..it was an accident, My heart goes out to the family and 13 yr old as well...all we can do is hope for the best, but the botom line is, someone knew the risks, or the kids would not be there, and if parents would not use places like that for a babysitter & actually be there with the kids, and watch them, but sadly, most don't, ky kingdom is a babysitter for alot of teens that the parents do not want to deal with...accidents happen daily...and something else before i go, a 13 yr old should know the risks, because there are signs all over telling you this..before you ride the sky coaster, you practically have to sign your life away. just to ride, 13 does not mean 5, it means she was 13 and knew thr risks, a 5 year old doesn'r know the difference....

Posted by: kat Location: monticello,ky on Jun 23, 2007 at 11:16 PM
I agree with Daph. K.K. should forever be in debt to the young girl. My prayers go out to the girl. Every day we take risk whether it be in a car in a school bus or even over the counter medicene. we can never say what is going to happen that day, we just live life to its full potential. It is just sad that something tramatic had to happen to the young girl

Posted by: carry Location: louisville on Jun 23, 2007 at 10:45 PM
i cant believe what some of you are saying. it sounds like some of you are blaming the 13 year old girl for this horrible thing that happened too her! we werent right next to her so we cant point fingers and say it was her fault or kentucky kingdoms fault! it just makes me mad when some of you are saying how she probably sat the wrong way! well someone should have told her the right way too sit!! and i think we should all feel fortunate we are at home right now on our computers and with our family while that poor girl is in the hospital with her limbs missing! i feel sooooo bad for this girl!! <3 im praying for her!!

Posted by: Bill Location: KY on Jun 23, 2007 at 10:35 PM
May God be with this family and young lady. Most of these comments talk of compensating the family and KK should, but no matter what the amount it will never compare to the value of what the child has lost. I really think it isa disgrace that the park remained open after the accident. I was planning on taking my 4 year old daughter in July but I thinking differently because I don't want to give my money to a place that does not have any more respect for a family than that! This family will remain in my prayers.

Posted by: carry Location: louisville on Jun 23, 2007 at 10:32 PM
i dont agree with thoose of you who are saying ride at your own risk. shes 13. 13 year olds dont think about things like that. they dont think about things like if i go on this ride my feet could possibly be chopped off! Trust me they just dont! personally i really really need to know the name of this poor girl. im afraid i might know her! yet, i dont blame Kent. Kingdom i go there about 2 or 3 days a week and i never could have imagined something like this too happen! my thoughts and prayers are with this girl. it really makes me think how lucky i am. yeaterday my friend was complaning that her feet hurt and i told her atleast you have feet!

Posted by: Brandy Location: Ind. on Jun 23, 2007 at 09:40 PM
My heart goes out to this unfortunate little girl. As a mother of 2 boys I can't even think of the emotions her family is going through. It's hard to imagine in our world today a drunken fluzy can get a MILLION dollars to talk about her 20 day stay in jail, and there are so many REAL people with REAL stories that could use that money in better ways!

Posted by: Ruth Location: Madison on Jun 23, 2007 at 08:58 PM
Well, Bill from Georgetown, I thought those cables were supposed to be changed every few hours? Hope they have a log kept when they were changed last and hope the log was immediately put under lock and key before anyone had time to doctor it up. You call this child "the girl," and the rest of us are "you people." This is a tad different than going out to shovel your snow don't you think, than having a cable whip around your legs at the ankles and rip them off? Givvvveeee me a break with the lack of compassion shown. Most people have a genuine reaction of grief and compassion when something horrible like this happens. I agree with Shyann who said the cables should have been enclosed to prevent this cable from whipping around like that. Maybe these rides were cheaper than the ones with the enclosed cables.

Posted by: Gina Location: San Diego, Ca on Jun 23, 2007 at 05:03 PM
I heard of this story through my local radio station nad was stunned at what I heard. Just to follow up I did a search to see if the young girl was ok and I seen some of the awful things that people are posting..... By no means should this case be looked at as basically sh*t happens!! This is a child and everyone has their opinion but I am sure if it was your child you wouldn't have that same attitude. There are alot of people at fault here and the 13yr old and her family aren't on that list. For a company that is as succesful as six flags to have "ride at your own risk" outlooks says that they are not confident in their own establishment and the rides and operators that they are using as a service. If I were to see a ride at your own isk sign I would think that would be refering to maybe you'll get sick, nausous, maybe even stuck in the air but far from losing your body parts. Especially when this is a controlled setting that supposedly do safety checks. The family can sue the company but come on really is any amount of money going to compensate the CHILD that has been traumatized??? Hell NO!!! So you people need to stop posting your rude comments and have a lil' heart. UNACCEPTABLE!

Posted by: Shyann Location: Neon, Ky. on Jun 23, 2007 at 03:27 PM
Yes, these rides say ride at your own risk, and we all know the risk that we are taking when we get on, but a 13 year old CHILD does not! How could anyone post a commit like that on here when talking about a child? This is a 13 year old girl, not an adult. I have a 5 year old daughter and I cannot even imagine what her poor parents must be going through right now. My prayrs and thoughts are with them. As parents we expect a huge company like Six Flags to properly care for and inspect the rides. However, I don't hold Six Flags solely at fought. When was the last time the state came to inspect these rides? I agree with Heather from Lexington, how often are these rides inspected? They keep making them faster and more intense, but doesnt that mean that the state should do more inspections, more often? And in my openion, the ride should have been built with the cables inclosed, like on the Drop Zone in Kings Island. My husband and I love to ride roller coasters and thrill rides. But as rides are getting bigger and faster, they should also be looked at closer, and more offten.

Posted by: Daph Location: Bevinsville, KY on Jun 23, 2007 at 02:45 PM
This ride was my sons first thrill ride years ago. I am horrified that a 13 year old child has lost her feet in which God gave her to stand, walk, run, dance, play, balance, and much more. Think about it, What do YOU do with YOUR feet? I could not even imagine what this child is going through emotionally, physically, and mentally, she is a hero. My thoughts and prayers go out to this child and her family. With all due respect this park should forever be in debt to this child and I mean FOREVER and make sure she has a normal life with what ever means of medical treatment she will need to do just that. There is no blame here (my opinion) however I feel that KY Kingdom is responsible for her FULL recovery FOR LIFE, this child should have a lifetime medical certificate for any and all expences billed to and paid in full by KY Kingdom. Sorry to the child and family and best wishes, may God be with you all.

Posted by: Bill Location: Georgetown on Jun 23, 2007 at 12:42 PM
Sue is a popular woman now days. When are you people going to learn that accidents happen no matter how strigent the guidelines or how many saftey checks you do? I feel for the girl, and KK will probably do what is right and compensate, however, saftey checks and regulations are there to negate the risks. THey can not take risk totally out of the picture. You negate risk everyday in your home. For example, in the winter you shovel your sidewalk to negate the risk of slipping. However, that does not stop the risk from happening. What if you fall as you are going out to shovel? Who will you sue then? The only reason the term lawsuit is being brought forward is that there was a second entity, KK, involved. Get a life people, stuff happens, part of life.

Posted by: April Location: E. Ky. on Jun 23, 2007 at 11:49 AM
I find it hard to believe that Kentucky Kingdom did not even shut down the park after this accident occurred. Can you imagine the poor girl's feet strewn somewhere around the ride, and it's business as usual?! It's all about money for them, plus I guess they thought shutting down the park would in some way be a bad "PR" move - I think the opposite. Totally disrespectful to the injured and her family. I hope the family sues their as*! off for that reason alone.

Posted by: Ruth Location: Madison on Jun 23, 2007 at 11:41 AM
This poor girl will suffer the rest of her life. It will affect her education, dating life, marriage, emotions, as well as her entire family. I hope a full investigation is done with no cover-ups. Our daughter had her toe chopped off at an amusement park when she was only a small child. Carelessness of the people who installed the equipment was the cause. They had not followed safety protocol. Her reaction was that she had not done anything wrong, so why was God punishing her and why did He hate her? While anything can happen anywhere, it is not the fault of the child who innocently got on the ride. Equipment malfunctions are usually the cause of carelessness somewhere along the way, either in the manufacturing, the instillation, or in the operational procedures of the humans involved. The big bucks that these parks charge should be enough to fully inspect the rides and to be sure that the operators are on full alert and following all safety precautions 100% of the time.

Posted by: Heather Location: Indianapolis on Jun 23, 2007 at 11:31 AM
I was just on that ride last weekend...it scares me to death that it could have happened then. I feel horrible for this young girl and everything she is going through. I had never been scared before. I love that feeling you get when on a roller coaster, and especially on free falling rides. I got a season pass to Six Flags and now Im not sure if I will use it because I am so scared. I really thought these things were safe and stuff like this didn't happen any more. Now, I just don't know what to think.

Posted by: William Location: EKY on Jun 23, 2007 at 09:21 AM
I completely agree with all who state that accidents happen. Additionally, I, too, plan to continue visiting amusement parks. In seems that this was a freak accident (just like plane crashes). These situations are not planned. THEY SIMPLY HAPPEN without just cause. Respect to the girl and her family, I sincerely hope that Six Flags makes every effort possible to compensate them. They deserve that at least. Closing note: Sometimes there are risks. We all take chances each and every day by simply waking up and getting out of bed.

Posted by: Ken Location: Falmouth, KY on Jun 23, 2007 at 07:49 AM
This was a horrific accident, and my thoughts and prayers go out to the little girl and her family. I don't buy the "ride at your own risk" thing that some people have suggested to take some of the blame off of Kentucky Kingdom. The whole idea behind an amusement park ride is to get 100% of the thrill with 0% risk. It is a controlled enviornment, and I feel that this accident is unexcusable. Whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, skydiving, to name a few, are inherent risk sports, where the participant accept the fact that they may be injured or killed. An amusement park ride does not and should not fall under this category.

Posted by: Mae Location: Maine on Jun 23, 2007 at 02:35 AM
God Bless this poor young gal, I pray with all of you that she can carry on a productive and happy life. These rides should be safe no matter how you sit, and I for one would not ride any ride if I knew before I strapped in that I could lose my feet, or be mamed in any way. To say it was an accident is absurd, someone didn't do something correctly,while inspecting, fixing or manufacturing. Something/someone failed along the way, and whether she sues or not, she will still struggle everyday of the rest of her life. I personally think she deserves to own the State of Kentucky when this is all said and done. Please advise your loved ones to ride with caution. If your feet dangle or you go upside down steer clear, the injury risk isn't worth the 10 second thrill.

Posted by: jamie Location: elkhart indiana on Jun 23, 2007 at 01:55 AM
just heard about this I came and visited nearby in demossville ky to see my sister graduate.I came with our son and fiancee.All our son could talk about once he found out we wrer so close was the superman ride.In hindsight i didnt want him on a carnival ride at italianfest in newport let alone this ride.I always picture the worst though.I wish the best for this girl.Does anyone know if they got her feet back.I really hope so.I dont regret not going to this six flags now.I dont know if i will ever goI just am glad we didnt take our 8 year old,the way I worry,it would have happened to us.Wish the best for this family.I'll keep checking this website from all the way up here for more info.Our new tells us nothing.best wishes.Nathan Jamie and Evan(8) and thankful he didnt go to six flags

Posted by: russell Location: whitesburg on Jun 23, 2007 at 01:36 AM
accidents do happen but we pay alot go in there :and there should be more safer it park fault not make sure of them cable come on about not blame the park is do there safey check it would never happen

Posted by: kayla tucker Location: pikeville,ky on Jun 23, 2007 at 12:52 AM
i pray for that little girl..imagine what she will have to go thru...god bless her and get well soon

Posted by: Kathy Location: Pikeville on Jun 23, 2007 at 12:43 AM
My heart goes out to this young lady & her family they are in my prayers i agree with a lot of you accidents do happen with no fault to anyone or any thing you can even walk in your own house or even in your back yard & slip & get badly injured i know it has happen to me i was walking in my back yard & fell & broke my foot in three places my foot was severed from my leg the only thing that was holding it on was my skin so i can only imagine what the young lady is going thru with both feet gone. things happen for a reason & accidents will & do happen at NO fault to anyone or anything so don't blame the young lady nor the park & their staff i am sure they all feel awful as it is . LETS ALL JUST BE THANKFUL THAT THE GIRL DIDN'T LOSE HER LIFE & CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR HER & HER FAMILY AS SHE RECOVERS & HEALS FROM THIS ORDEAL may God bless you young lady & keep you in his care

Posted by: SH Location: PSHHHyeahright on Jun 23, 2007 at 12:22 AM
I was there. I wasnt on the ride, but i was walking out after it happened. There wasntan ambulance or police car or anything, just a ton of news trucks. Then I heard a girl come out and say, "They're still cleaning the blood off." I went back the next day, and there were alot of people there. The ride was shut down, but nothing was said at all. There wasnt even CAUTION tape up or a RIDE CLOSED sign, it was just there. Very freaky.

Posted by: laura Location: nashville tn on Jun 23, 2007 at 12:21 AM
I agree with Heather that ride manufacturers and amusement parks have become intent upon creating the biggest, fastest, scariest, most thrilling, and extreme rides. Amusement parks seem to be in constant competition to produce the biggest and most frightening ride of all. However, I feel that, unfortunately, the maintenance and care of these rides have become secondary to this ridiculous notion. We have to draw the line somewhere; I love rides and have teenage kids who love rides. We WERE loyal season pass holders for many years in the past but there is a point at which a ride's abusiveness (in terms of bruising, whiplash, nausea and fear-produced heart palpitations)surpasses the thrill and excitement. Sure, I have ridden, quite possibly, some of the most highly rated "thrill" rides in the nation but many of them were not enjoyable due to the "side effects" that came with them. There is nothing wrong with good, safe fun but I feel as if many amusement parks greedily try to outdo one another at the expense of innocents. I had been concerned about issues at that particular park in the past such as lax policies involving height requirements, faulty lap bars popping up during coaster rides, and the staff's flippant and unconcerned approach to the issues. The news of this child's misfortune gave me chills; my own eleven year old recently spent a day at this park with friends. He came back talking about this ride and how much he rode it and loved it. When I think about how it could just as easily have been one of my children, I cringe. Bottom line: parks need to commit to safety and spend their money on maintaining the rides instead of attempting to bring the world extreme attractions that increase the incidence of horrific accidents such as this one.

Posted by: Mike Location: Berea on Jun 22, 2007 at 10:42 PM
There seems to be a lot of people who think risk is part of going to an amusement park. I can't agree with that. Accidents do happpen in life. Usually, someone is negligent. When you step out of bed in the morning you are at varying degrees of risk of incurring an injury for some type of accident. When you own and operate an amusement park the risk is someone getting injured and and the park being liable for it. This liability is the risk the park takes, just like a risk we all take in carrying out our daily lives. It is a fact that the prices at amusement parks has gotten rather steep, but they are still incredibly busy so the price must be OK. The price of refreshments has gotten absolutely ridiculous and the drinking fountains are gone as well as the picnic areas that used to be offered at most parks. The point is, these parks are making plenty of money and they should be, probably are carrying quite large liability insurance amounts. One thing I can't figure out is what is the US Dept of Agriculture doing inspecting amusement park rides? How did they inherit this responsability? In closing, I hope they can re-attach the poor girl's feet.

Posted by: renee Location: williamsburg on Jun 22, 2007 at 10:33 PM
angel- before i would blame the young girl i would call it a freak accident. my god it cut her feet off.

Posted by: Richard Location: Venice, Florida on Jun 22, 2007 at 10:24 PM
Reading through these comments, some of you seem to blame the park for not keeping the rides in tip top shape. That is as impossible as keeping your car completely safe and risk free. This was a freak accident. I feel badly for the girl, but we are all at risk when we ride these rides, or when we get in our cars to drive. These rides are by far safer than driving on our roads. I am still planning on visiting this park in August. I spent two days in May of this year at the Atlanta park. This will in no way scare me away. We are at risk for our lives just crossing a street getting the mail.I am sure Six Flags is just as sad as everyone else is...

Posted by: Lea Anne Location: Maryland on Jun 22, 2007 at 10:05 PM
There was a kid that witnessed this accident and everyone seems to want to know how it happened. Apparently, there's a cable, that attaches to the set of chairs, pulling them up. When the ride went up, it seems that the cable snapped, although the ride seemed to work properly, the cable came down with the ride at the same speed, but when the ride slowed down the cable was pulled and happened to hit the girl and severe her feet. The kids said the cable had some people in a kind of headlock. It's surprising that not more people were injured. My heart goes out to the little girl, who will now have a lifetime of uphill battles. God bless!

Posted by: RS Location: Lexington on Jun 22, 2007 at 09:53 PM
"Statistics for Dummies" would be an appropriate book recommendation right now.

Posted by: May Location: Belleville, NJ on Jun 22, 2007 at 09:17 PM
America stop looking to point the finger always at someone else, this is a very bad accident that has happend to this poor girl. We need to focus on the subject she is the one with the pain, she is the one who needs physical therapy, her family is also in pain. We need to pray for her and her family. I hope that this story just doesn't fade away that America is keep in light with her progress. This could of happend to anyone. GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Keith Location: Pikeville on Jun 22, 2007 at 06:41 PM
What is wrong with you people? What do you mean no one is at fault? If the ride is designed so it is possible to place your legs in a bad position the engineers are at fault! If the cable was weak before it was installed it was the cable manufactures fault! If the cable was frayed,stretched,or snapped due to excessive speed or weight then Six Flags is at fault! In no way is this child at fault! A freak accident is a bolt of lightning from a clear blue sky not an amusement park ride that should be safe! I wish this little girl and her family the best. I know it will be a long and painful recovery.

Posted by: rhonda Location: georgetown on Jun 22, 2007 at 06:27 PM
i feel sooo bad for this little girl and her family. i have two sons 8 and 11 and they both rode this ride last year when we went and were looking forward to riding it again this year. i cant say that even if its open that i will let them ride it this year but i can say that we are scheduled to go there in three weeks and we will be there. six flags is not to be blamed for this and like others i believe they will take care of this without having to be forced to do so. god be with this family.

Posted by: Roscoe Location: Corbin on Jun 22, 2007 at 06:21 PM
I feel this is a great tragedy. No one is at feult, but the cable that broke should have been inspected for wear and/or tear and the manufactures of the cable should have tested the material more throughly to rule out the danger of the cable breaking ( kinda obvious huh) I hope the persons involved the best.

Posted by: melissa Location: gray on Jun 22, 2007 at 06:15 PM
I THINK THE PARK SHOULD BE CLOSED AND THAT THEY SHOULD HAVE TO TAKE BETTER CARE OF THE RIDES AND CHECK THEM ALOT I KNOW THEY SAY THEY DO BUT I BET THEY DON'T IF SOMETHING HAPPENED TO MY CHILD I WOULD BE SO UPSET THAT I COULD NOT EVEN THINK I HOPE EVEYONE WILL PRAY FOR THE CHILD AND HER FAMILY DURING THEIR TIME OF NEED AND THAT THE PARK SEES THIS A WAY TO GET BETTER RIDES AND CABLES AND TAKE CARE OF THINKS IN THE PROPER WAY THAT THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO.

Posted by: Renee' Stanley Location: Laurel Country on Jun 22, 2007 at 06:14 PM
Could not Associate Press Writer,BRETT BARROUQUERE, have came up with a more sensitive writing style detailing this horrifically freak accident better than "a teenage girl had her feet chopped off" ??? That's horrific (and crass) in itself.

Posted by: Donna Location: London,KY on Jun 22, 2007 at 05:51 PM
this is just awful. My heart goes out to this little girl and her family. Anyone wanting to blame this child is wrong. That's like blaming a rape victim for being raped. This child went to the park with her family to have a day of fun and this accident happened. So don't try to make them feel as though their to blame. Shame on you. My thoughts and prayers are with this baby and her family.

Posted by: E Location: Corbin on Jun 22, 2007 at 05:46 PM
this is extremely sad! i hope her feet get reattached

Posted by: Margaret Location: Somerset, KY on Jun 22, 2007 at 05:43 PM
Our prayers are with this young girl and her family!

Posted by: Jennifer Location: Manchester,KY on Jun 22, 2007 at 05:17 PM
I agree that accidents do happen, EVERYDAY. There is no such thing as a "RISK FREE' Thrill Ride. Really, nothing is risk free. If the park was in disrepair on their rides, then yes they are fully at fault. But it may have been, and more than likely was many factors that resulted in this accident. Even if the ride was inspected hours or even seconds befor the girl got on the ride, that is no garantee that a part or item on the ride didn't malfuction or break with out any warning. After all, a tire can go flat even if it is brand new, any part of a car can break or malfunction with out warning even if you just had the part put on. Sometimes things just happen. They are unfortunate. maybe they serve an unknown purpose, who knows. But I really don't see people, or at least most people, stopping from visiting amusment parks or steering clear of thrill rides. I wish the girl all the best. But lets not lay blame on the park as if this was an intentional act. I am sure that the workers at the park feel guilty even if they deserve no guilt. I am sure that they would have rather put themselves in the girls place. We shall see how this ends up. I will be keeping track of this story and the findings.

Posted by: missy Location: ky on Jun 22, 2007 at 05:03 PM
To Angel, this is not a coaster, and i agree with William, you can not place your feet or legs any other place then where the seat lets you on this ride, your feet just dangle, you can not even hardly move while being on this ride, there is no way you can position your feet like on a coaster, I have been on coasters, and i rose this ride that has now been shut down, its not ANYONES fault, you know the risks before you go into that park, it can happen, do not blane the 13 yr old, she is going to deal with alot already..do not blame the park, cause i know they inspect it, you can walk out to your car, pull out of your driveway and be hit...accidents...

Posted by: Missy Location: ky on Jun 22, 2007 at 04:57 PM
An Accident can happen in you're own back yard, think about that, I am very sure 6 flags will take care of this whole thing, we go to these places, we know the risks, yet when it happens , people want to blame the park? YOU KNOW THE RISKS!...what happened to this 13 yr old was terrible, I admit that, but 6 flags checks their rides every morning, I go there usually every year, you see them all day, checking on things also...making sure the rides are working properly, this was just a freaky accident..

Posted by: Becky Location: T-town, Alabama on Jun 22, 2007 at 04:39 PM
I heard about this little girl, and was mortified. I can't imagen what she must be going through right now, even at such a young age. However, I do believe this was a freak accident and things happen (wrong place at the wrong time), plus you ride at your own risk. It's stated, "Ride at your own risk" before each ride, while you wait in line. But I'm sure Six Flags will step up and take responsiblity for it. I don't hold Six Flags solely to blame, and I'll continue to ride those heart renching, thrill rides as before. But I will take a second thought about what "could happen". My thoughts are with this young lady, and I wish her and her family the best. GOD BLESS!

Posted by: April Location: Lexington on Jun 22, 2007 at 04:34 PM
This is so incredibly sad and tragic. I hope her feet were able to be re-attached and hopefully with physical therapy, she can regain use of them. I will be praying for her.

Posted by: Heather Location: Lexington on Jun 22, 2007 at 04:20 PM
Angel in AZ - Did you happen to think that if this was an error on the girl's behalf, this what of happened sooner to someone else? What if a really tall person road it? Where would their feet go? These rides should be safe enough that as long as you are properly restrained, you shouldn't have to worry about falling out and the least of your worries would be to have something like this happen. The engineers building these rides and the amusement parks requesting them have to continuously keep developing something faster, scarier or more thrilling. With that said, has the inspections become more frequent and thorough????

Posted by: Nicole Location: Frankfort on Jun 22, 2007 at 04:15 PM
How does everyone know that Six Flags wasn't taking care of the rides!!! Accidents happen every day every where! You can't prevent accidents!!!! That's why there called accidents!

Posted by: lisa Location: Beattyvile on Jun 22, 2007 at 04:07 PM
We were going there next week,not going now.This is awful.

Posted by: William Location: EKY on Jun 22, 2007 at 03:52 PM
To Angel and her comment: I have been on this particular ride. In NO WAY can a person be improperly seated or positioned. When adults' legs dangled at that time (which I am sure they were longer than the victim's, how can your conclusion be sound and justified? Besides, getting seated on the ride takes an effort, and before the rider is lifted off the ground, some dangle anyway. So, in effect, your conclusiveness about it possibly being the girl's fault is in no way accurate.

Posted by: Jennifer Location: Corbin on Jun 22, 2007 at 03:20 PM
THIS SHOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED!! THESE RIDES SHOULD BE IN TOP CONDITION!! ACCIDENTS LIKE THIS JUST SHOULD NOT HAPPEN IN THESE HIGH-PRICED AMUSEMENT PARKS!! ONE HAS TO PAY NEARLY $40.00 TO GET THROUGH THE GATES, SO IT SEEMS THE RIDES WOULD BE RISK-FREE?? I HOPE THIS YOUNG LADY GETS EVERYTHING FROM THIS PARK THAT SHE DERSERVES FOR THE LOSS THAT SHE HAS ENDURED!!!

Posted by: reagan Location: fields on Jun 22, 2007 at 02:52 PM
This story is very tragic and we all need to pray for the girl and her family......this is also very scary because i was on the same ride 3 days ago.

Posted by: Samantha Location: paintsville KY on Jun 22, 2007 at 02:46 PM
This is a sad thing to happen to anyone. I personally have rode this ride several times. I never noticed anything wrong with it. This was just a freak accident. It can happen to anyone at any time. When riders ride a ride, they should know that they are riding at their own risk. This is a sad thing to happen to anyone, thank god it is not worse... i want everyone to keep the family in their prayers; especially the young girl...

Posted by: Tonya Location: Greenup, KY on Jun 22, 2007 at 02:18 PM
Ihave a 12 yr old son ...!! and know how the family must be suffering from this tragic accident...they are in our prayers.

Posted by: johnny Location: evarts on Jun 22, 2007 at 01:55 PM
this is a bad thing to hampen to anyone we all just need to pray for her and her family accidents do hampen to all of us so lets not blame the little girl or her family i am sure they all went to have agood time may god be with her

Posted by: Missy Location: Kentucky on Jun 22, 2007 at 12:28 PM
Well, I have been to this Park , many times,I have never seen any problem with their rides, The only thing I noticed, were theeir tree's around some coasters, they were hitting peoples legs, which can be dangerous. other than that, been going there well since they opened.. and never seen anything like this there before. Accidents do happen, you ride at you're own risk, knowing it can. The blame lies with nooone...accidents happen alot. we was just the unlicky one it happened too. I feel for her and her family.

Posted by: Mary Location: Mt Sterlin on Jun 22, 2007 at 12:13 PM
This is a terrible, terrible thing! She is sooo young! Accidents can happen anytime or place and it saddens me that this little girl will have to live with this pain for the remainder of her life. May God's mercy and stregth rain down upon her. My thoughts and prayers are with this family.

Posted by: Lisa Location: Bowling Green, KY on Jun 22, 2007 at 12:11 PM
I cannot imagine the pain and suffering the teen and her family are enduring right now but I do believe also that all things happen for a reason and sometimes we never know the purpose until later. Regardless, accidents do happen and I'm sure the park officials will definitely take care of this little girl and her family to their utmost. As for the park going downhill, I personally have not witnessed that but I'm sure that this will open the eyes of all amusement park officials to hopefully take more safety precautions to avoid this type of incident again. I pray that the little girl will recover as quickly and painlessly as possible and be able continue a full and productive life regardless of what happened or why.

Posted by: Tracy Location: Columbus, Ohio on Jun 22, 2007 at 12:04 PM
My heart goes out to this child and her family. I will keep you in my prayers.

Posted by: Angel Location: AZ on Jun 22, 2007 at 11:56 AM
Did anyone happen to think that maybe the girl had placed her feet in a position that is not advisable for this kind of ride? I have been on many rollercoasters and such and have seen how kids will improperly sit on these rides and no one catches them. Before you blame Six Flags, you may want to question the girl.

Posted by: Fred Location: Lexington on Jun 22, 2007 at 11:49 AM
anon from Paris...THANK YOU! Seems like everybody these days has to sue somebody, even in a freak accident. If it was due to negligence, yes, Kentucky Kingdom should be responsible. If it was a freak accident, well, it was just a horrible tragedy.... That being said, i wish the young lady a speedy recovery, and my prayers are with her.

Posted by: Joshua Lawson Location: Leatherwood , Kenyucky on Jun 22, 2007 at 11:33 AM
I HAVE BEEN TO SIX FLAGS MYSELF AND I HAVE BEEN ON THE SUPERMAN RIDE BEFORE.. THIS IS AN AWFUL THING THAT HAPPENED AND SIX FLAGS SHOULD'VE BEEN TAKING BETTER CARE OF THEIR RIDES AND THE SAFETY OF THIER GUESTS. I BELEIVE THAT SOME INVESTIGATION ON THE SAFETY OF THE RIDES SHOULD GO INTO EFFECT TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF THE RIDE AND THE RIDERS. I JUST FEEL BAD FOR THE GIRL. IF SIX FLAGS REALLY CARED ABOUT THIER GUESTS THIS WOULD'VE NEVER HAPPENED.

Posted by: Aaron Location: Hustonville,Ky on Jun 22, 2007 at 11:28 AM
Iv seen alot of rides go downhill like the cobra at kings island but to hear that happen to someone. That is just horrible. I hope the upkeep is well examined before each ride. Its a certain fact that most ride will losen a bolt or a cable after each ride to some degree even though they have safty features i'd rather the person/persons to suspect the ride throughly for safty issues maybe even get a suggestion from previous riders like a paper they might fill out on if they saw this or that or felt something stated in the below that would make things more helpful to the operators. bu I give my thoughts and prayers to the girl nothing should of happened like that.

Posted by: June Location: Nicholasville, Ky on Jun 22, 2007 at 11:16 AM
I am just sickened for this teen and her family. May God wrap them all in His arms and give each His peace, and may He give wisdom to the doctors/surgeons.

Posted by: Freda Location: Kentucky on Jun 22, 2007 at 11:13 AM
This was a tragic accident and my prayers and thoughts are with this little girl and her family. They will need the Lord to get them through this. Please remember them in your prayers.

Posted by: heather Location: jeffersonville on Jun 22, 2007 at 11:05 AM
I feel so bad for the young girl. Accidents do happen and this accident could have turned out worse than what it did. This girl needs to know that even though this has happened to her to not give up on her dreams and she will be able to do anything that she sets her mind to.

Posted by: Matt Location: Lexington on Jun 22, 2007 at 11:01 AM
These rides that throw people at absurd speeds need to be strictly maintained daily. KY Kingdom isn't as big as King's Island but I applaud KI for taking precautionary steps to ensure their patrons' safety. Maybe Six Flags can learn a lesson here. I just hope that poor little girl can lead a normal life now.

Posted by: Sarah Location: Vista, California on Jun 22, 2007 at 10:35 AM
This is so awful. Hearing that this happened maade me sick to my stomach. Honestly, there are things that Six Flags should have been doing to ensure their guests safety. Personally, here in Cali, I noticed that the park has kind of going downhill, in a lot of senses. I just hope that they can keep up good maintenance so nothing horrible like this will ever happen again. And, my heart goes out to the little girl and her family. May God bless them with peace and hope and faith.

Posted by: Tamera Location: Allen Park, Michigan on Jun 22, 2007 at 10:26 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with the girl and her family over this terrible accident. God Bless

Posted by: Sue Location: Somerset on Jun 22, 2007 at 09:28 AM
This was a horrible accident. I feel for the little girl and her family, but we must remember accidents can happen anywhere, at any time. Alot of the time there is no one to blame.

Posted by: anon Location: paris,ky on Jun 22, 2007 at 08:43 AM
Melissanne, this isn't the time to be pointing fingers, sometimes you just can't blame someone for a freak accident. If you got struck by lightning who would you penalize? I have no doubt that six flags will take care of this girl.

Posted by: Crystal Location: Lexington on Jun 22, 2007 at 08:24 AM
This message is for the young lady and her family my god bless you through this horrifying experience my heart goes out to the young lady who is suffering. I couldn't even begin to even imagine what she is feeling right now, it hurts to hear about situations that occur quite like hers my the Lord be with you guys.

Posted by: Ouch! Location: Not at KY Kingdom on Jun 22, 2007 at 08:13 AM
That had to be so traumatic....any idea at all what caused this???

Posted by: concerned Location: R.R.G. on Jun 22, 2007 at 07:41 AM
I pray that this little girl will survive and I hope that they were able to reattach her servered feet. I know doctors can do wonderful things with medicine now days... Please dear Lord be with this child! I have seen this ride before and I am not sure how her feet could be severed but I think this sort of ride is very dangerous and I would not allow my children to ride on it when we visited the park.

Posted by: Mom Location: Georgetown on Jun 22, 2007 at 07:01 AM
God be with this child and her family. My 13 year old daughter and her friends were on this ride just a few short weeks ago and the thought chills me to the bone.

Posted by: delphia Location: pikeville,ky on Jun 22, 2007 at 06:46 AM
out of respect or the little girl they should have sut down the park for a while.At least until they could find out what happened.

Posted by: Melissanne Location: Plano, TX on Jun 22, 2007 at 02:33 AM
My heart goes out to the precious 13 year old girl concerning the horrific accident at Six Flags. The physical pain is unimaginable that she must of endured. Please hold Six Flags to the highest penalty allowed by law.

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